It was a beautiful day in New York City, the sky was clear with only a few puffy clouds here and there, and the sun was shining bright. The colorful trees were starting to lose leaves every time the wind blew. I stared down at the people, a group of casually dressed hungry citizens were crowding around a hotdog vender. Business people waved their hand in the air to haul a taxi, obviously in a hurry. They even passed the homeless dressed in rags that were begging for money without even glancing at them. So did the men with their pants sagged low, revealing their boxers, and the women who wore belly shirts and skirts that were way too high to wear in public. Also the loud-mouthed children, and the parents, and the elderly, and everybody else! Why is everybody so greedy? They can't even give their pocket change to someone who is clearly in need of it? Next they are probably going to buy a meal and eat it right in front of their eyes! I couldn't pass a single beggar without handing them a majority of my money into their hands. It would just be too mean and insulting to them.

"Are you alright Canada? You seem a little distracted." France's question snapped my thoughts away and I turned my head to the Frenchman. Instead of the white, stylish suits he would always wear, he had on a plain black suit. His silky blonde hair was pulled back in a dark colored elastic, and he wore a worried expression. "Is it the economy?" He whispered.

I shook my head smiling, "No I'm perfectly fine, I was just thinking about something." That has been France's habit lately, he was constantly worried about me, and he always would ask about my health. There is no blaming him though, taking up the role of two countries has never been done before. Actually sometimes there are two people just to lead one country. Other nations are always checking up on me, I went from being practically invisible to the center of attention in less than a week. At first it was exiting since I got to talk to countries that have not even noticed me before, but then the job became stressful. So much paperwork, so many meetings, so many issues that has yet to be sorted out, no wonder why nobody has taken the role of two countries before! I can barely find time to make pancakes in the morning!

"Are you sure that you're alright mon ami? It is okay to be upset on a day like this." He trailed off near the end of his sentence.

"France, I really do not want to think about it right now. As I said, I'm fine, we should direct our attention back to the meeting." Britain was still not finished with his extremely long speech about the crime rate rising, and what he is trying to do to lower it. In my opinion it is pointless, all of our attempts to solve even the smallest problem has failed so far. There is only one thing that I still have hope for.

"With these actions, I conclude, the crime rate in the United Kingdom will decrease, I advise you all to do the same." The British nation that was standing in front of the meeting turned to take his seat at the large oval table.

Every other country including myself had already spoken, today the meeting was less chaotic than usual and there were barely any arguments. Everyone was a little spaced out today, since there was probably going to be no progress for the rest of the meeting, I decided that it would be best to end it. I pushed my chair out and walked across the red carpet with little confidence. Even after all this time, I never got used to speaking in front of other countries. I turned on my heel to face the crowd, there were only six nations but I still considered it as a large crowd. "As the host of this meeting, I would like to call it a day. If there is anything else someone would like to add, please do so." I paused, and looked around the room. Germany sat there patiently, waiting for anyone to speak up. Italy sat next to him and was doodling on a white sheet of paper while quietly humming. Japan rested his chin on his hand and was most likely staring off into space. Russia had a creepy smile plastered on his face, and Britain was already placing a neat stack of papers into his briefcase. France hesitantly raised his hand. "Yes France?"

France stood from his chair and joined me in the front of the room. "Well you see, today is a very important day. Ten years ago, we lost a member of the G8. I was wondering if we should hold some kind of a ceremony to grieve." All nations looked up from what they were doing. Nobody has openly mentioned his disappearance in a long time even though it was constantly in their thoughts, let alone try to plan an event for it.

"Grieve?" Britain asked as if he didn't hear correctly the first time it was said.

France turned to Britain and nodded, "Oui, we should grieve for the things that will never return to us."

I just had to stop him there, "What a minute, you're talking about America like he's dead."

The blonde placed his hand on my shoulder, "He most likely is mon ami."

I pushed his hand away and took a step back, staing at him horrified. How he could think such a thing, I have no idea. Britain shot up from his seat and glared at the Frenchman. "Don't say such a thing you frog! He is not dead and that is final!"

France shook his head, "Britain, it has been ten whole years. He would be here right now eating a large pile of burgers if he were still alive, non?"

"I know he is not dead! I'm living proof!" I said sternly. All attention was turned to me and I continued, "If he were dead, then I would be the country personification for both nations officially. That means that America's horrid economy would be affecting me, just think about how sick I would be right now. I would be hungry all of the time for the high amount of citizens who do not have enough money to pay for food. Also, I would be uncomfortable with the nations that have high tensions with America. Don't you wonder why his economy has not been affecting me? Only my economy has been affecting me, which is not bad enough to get me sick. I am not hungry, and I am not uncomfortable with countries that have high tensions with America, I can even hold up a normal conversation with them. I also have not picked up any of America's stereotypes. I am not loud and annoying, I do not crave McDonalds, I am not interested in aliens, and I cannot do any American accent. I am Canada, not America. I love maple syrup, polar bears, and hockey, and I am also polite and quiet, and that is not America. Don't you see? America is still out there, I am definite about that." The rest of the G8 members nodded in agreement, but France still looked unsure.

"What about the amount of time that has passed? America would have showed up by now."

"How do we know that he's not lost? For all we know he could be stranded in the middle of no where without any clue of how to escape." Britain said.

France paused for a moment then stared down at the ground, "Oui, I guess you could be right. I just hope that we find him soon."

"We have the government searching for him like crazy, we are doing the best that we can." I added. With that that countries collected their things and prepared to return to their countries. One by one they walked out the door. On my way out Japan stopped me and pulled me aside. "Yes Japan?"

Japan hesitated then finally opened his mouth, "Well I just wanted to thank you. I was having doubts that America was still alive also, but what you just said in there changed my mind."

I smiled, "You're welcome Japan, I know that he's out there. We just have to find him." I do not know how long it will take, but I will find my brother. I held the door open for Japan, and followed him into the hallway. Until then, I have to focus on holding his country together for him.

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Author's note: Thank you so much for reading! Please review! I will try to update quickly! The French is pretty easy to translate, all he says is yes and my friend throughout this chapter. Also don't be disappointed if your favorite character is not in this chapter, I'm using a lot of characters for this story and will give them more than a couple lines. Even though I have a majority of this story planned out, I'm open to suggestions! Next chapter will be in America's point of veiw, so if you came here just for Hetalia's sexy hero then you have that to look foward to!